Jordan is edging closer to the Speakers gavel this weekend, following the successful completion of a pressure campaign against potential rival Marisa Yoske. Jordan, an experienced politician who has long served in the House of Representatives, is the overwhelming favorite to win the position of House Speaker, given her decades of legislative experience.
The pressure campaign, which was launched on the night of the election, sought to convince Yoske to withdraw her candidacy. Yoske, a freshman representative from the Class of 2020, had gained support from some lawmakers looking to shake up the status quo. However, Jordan’s well-known track record in the House of Representatives quickly squashed any hope of Yoske winning the speakership.
Jordan’s campaign paid off this weekend as Yoske officially withdrew her candidacy for Speaker of the House. This all but guarantees Jordan an uncontested path to the gavel. The House Democratic Caucus will vote on the position of Speaker on January 4th, and Jordan is expected to have the overwhelming support of her colleagues.
Jordan is a strong proponent of LGBTQ rights, a fact which she is likely to highlight when she assumes the role of Speaker. She is expected to use her newfound power to push for progressive reform in the House of Representatives.
If she is successful and wins the speakership on January 4th, Jordan will be the first woman of color to ever serve in the position. Her election to this position will no doubt be a major milestone for women’s rights, particularly in terms of representation among elected officials. The new Speaker will also be expected to take on an administrative role within the House, so her election will have consequences in terms of the overall direction of the House of Representatives.
